Wildfire
Evacuation Order issued for August Lake area
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Current situation
The Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen (RDOS) has issued an Evacuation Order in Electoral Area H near August Lake due to the August Lake wildfire. The wildfire is a threat to life and safety. Anyone in the affected area must leave immediately.
BC Wildfire Service information
Fire name:
Evacuation Order
Affected Area
The Order is for areas near August Lake including the Princeton Golf Club, properties on Taylor Mill Drive and properties:
- South of Highway 3
- West to Amber Hill Road and Darcy Mountain Road adjacent of Sewer Treatment Plant
- East to Willies Ranch Road
Recommended actions
Follow all directions from officials:
If you are in the area under Evacuation Order, you are at risk. You must leave immediately.
Refer to the Evacuation Order for information specific to your community.
Go to the Princeton Arena at 167 Old Hedley Road in Princeton, B.C. to register.
Links and resources
BC Wildfire Service
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Wildfire evacuee guidance
Find general emergency evacuee guidance. Always follow the instructions of your Local Authority or First Nation.
PreparedBC
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Understanding emergency events
Evacuation stages
Evacuation Alert
Be ready to leave on short notice.
Evacuation Order
You are at risk. Leave the area immediately.
Evacuation Rescind
The threat to life and safety has passed.